Accounting Management
Resume:
Deborah A. Martin, CPA
Georgetown, KY 40324
*******@*****.***
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business, Concentration in
Accounting
California State University at Bakersfield
Graduated June 1999, Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.86
Certification: Active California CPA license
Employment:
September 2014 - Jan. 2015: Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY
Acting Vice President for Finance Administration.
Report to the University President, for the following
major areas of responsibility: Purchasing, Payroll,
Accounts Payable, Bursar & Collections, Grant
Compliance and Reporting, General Accounting, Human
Resources and Budget.
August 2013 - Sept. 2014: Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY
Associate Vice President of Business Operations.
Report to the Vice President of Finance and Business
Affairs, for the following major areas of
responsibility: Purchasing, Payroll, Accounts
Payable, Bursar & Collections, Grant Compliance and
Reporting, General Accounting. Lead staff consisting
of one Director, five Managers and thirteen staff
members.
. Reduced monthly financial statement reporting
time from 20 calendar days to 5 business days
. Implemented new procedures for check processing
to enable more timely disbursement (2 days to 1
day)
Dec. 2007 - August 2013: Kern Community College District, Bakersfield,
CA
Director of Accounting Services. Directly responsible
to the Chief Financial Officer for the following
major areas of responsibility:
. oversight of the computerized accounting
systems/procedures and cash management system
. directing/training/supervising the District and
colleges' accounting and purchasing
managers/staff
. prepare and monitor internal financial
statements
. coordinate District-wide annual audit and other
agency audits
. report fiscal results to the appropriate state
and other agencies
. oversight of grant reporting
. participate and direct the development,
interpretation and application of District
policies and procedures for all fiscal
operations of the District
. ensure compliance with all internal controls
. act in the capacity of the CFO in his/her
absence
. assist with the annual budgeting
. provide data/reports and perform financial
analysis
o Eliminated redundancies, implemented
efficiencies and reduced workforce by 20%
while continuing to provide support and
work products in a timely manner
Sept. 2004 - Nov. 2007: Fleet Card Fuels, Bakersfield, CA
Controller. Directed 10 members of accounting
department, including A/P, A/R, and finance
department. Analysis of financial and other business-
related data. Supervise reconciliation of all
accounts. Monitor compliance of tax-related federal
and state requirements. Responsible for timely
closing of monthly financial statements, and
distribution to Board members. Prepare yearly budget.
Participate in and assist other business units as
needed. Select, supervise, train and evaluate all
accounting employees.
. Implemented new accounting system
. Implemented store inventory system
. Selected and implemented new budgeting and
depreciation software
January 2000 - Sept. 2004: Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corp, Bakersfield,
CA
Senior accountant; preparation of all types of tax
returns (including several large construction
companies,) completion of audited, reviewed and
compiled financial statements, tax planning, and
various other accounting functions. Supervise staff
accountants. Audit staff accountant's work papers.
New hire software trainer.
February 1-April 15, 1999: Barbich, Longcrier, Hooper & King,
Bakersfield, CA
Internship for tax season. Completion of corporate,
partnership and individual tax returns.
Additional Information: Member, Beta Gamma Sigma, Bakersfield Chapter
Member of AICPA
Member of California Society of CPA's, Bakersfield
Chapter
Certification in Situational Leadership II
Certification in Quick Start for Supervisors (PAS
Associates)
Certification in Federal Grants Management
(Management Concepts)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Consulting: Fiscal Crisis Management Assistance Team (FCMAT.org) - member
of Finance team which reviews California
schools/colleges that have been in fiscal crisis and
have taken a loan with the State of California. This
team visits schools/colleges annually to interview
and obtain documentation of compliance with standards
established by the State.
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